Data security courses can help you learn encryption techniques, risk assessment strategies, incident response planning, and compliance regulations. You can build skills in vulnerability management, threat detection, and secure coding practices. Many courses introduce tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention software, demonstrating how these skills are applied to protect sensitive information and maintain system integrity.

Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Data Modeling, Database Design, Database Systems, Database Theory, Big Data, Unified Modeling Language, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Apache Hadoop, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Conceptual Design, MongoDB
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Power BI, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Statistical Reporting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Processing, Data Collection, Business Analytics, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Databricks, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Data Modeling, Estimation, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Cost Estimation, Mathematical Software, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry, Operations Research, Data Analysis, Derivatives, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Geometry
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Algebra, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Small Data, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Data Synthesis, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Matplotlib, Plotly, Data Ethics, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Transformation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Jupyter, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Literacy, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Scatter Plots, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Box Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks